Infections: cholera: practice question

A Pediatrics question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Pediatrics · Infections: cholera

Sample item

A child of 5 years from an outbreak area has profuse rice-water stools and severe dehydration. After rehydration, which antibiotic is a recommended option?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Single dose azithromycin

Antibiotics shorten the duration and volume of cholera when given after rehydration. Single-dose azithromycin (20 mg/kg) is preferred in children, and doxycycline is an option in older children. The cornerstone remains rapid fluid replacement.

Option by option

  • A. Single dose azithromycin (correct)

    Correct. Azithromycin single dose is used for cholera.

  • B. Chloramphenicol for 14 days

    Chloramphenicol for 14 days is not recommended.

  • C. Gentamicin intravenous

    Gentamicin is not used for cholera.

  • D. Metronidazole for 10 days

    Metronidazole treats amoebiasis and giardiasis.

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What is the answer to this Pediatrics question?

The best answer is A, Single dose azithromycin. Antibiotics shorten the duration and volume of cholera when given after rehydration.

Why is "Chloramphenicol for 14 days" not the answer?

Chloramphenicol for 14 days is not recommended.

Why is "Gentamicin intravenous" not the answer?

Gentamicin is not used for cholera.

Why is "Metronidazole for 10 days" not the answer?

Metronidazole treats amoebiasis and giardiasis.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Infections: cholera in Pediatrics. Single-dose azithromycin (20 mg/kg) is preferred in children, and doxycycline is an option in older children. The cornerstone remains rapid fluid replacement.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Infections: cholera?

Memorise milestones and the vaccine schedule as tables and revise them often. Then use the flashcards and the other Pediatrics questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.